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NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by hockeybeat, Jun 11, 2007.

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  1. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    The Canucks' franchise player took an "unlucky shot to the throat''? If I worked for the organization or was a fan, I'd be shitting Kirk McLean today!

    I'm not sure Luongo is a guy that needs that much work in a scrimmage or the preseason. Why risk getting him hurt before the season begins?
     
    hockeybeat, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. Flash

    Flash Guest

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    Exactly! Shouldn't they be using this time to see what their prospects can do in a fabricated NHL situation?
     
    Flash, Sep 17, 2007
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  3. Claws for Concern

    Claws for Concern Active Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    I attended the 3-2 Ducks win over the Kings on Saturday and it was fun to see just how many veterans got extended ice time. Pronger and Sean O'Donnell played together until O'Donnell left with a cut on the cheek, bloodied by Dustin Brown. One guy who looked uninterested in playing was Rob Blake.
     
    Claws for Concern, Sep 17, 2007
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  4. hockeybeat

    hockeybeat Guest

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    That's my thinking. If I work for the Canucks, I'd want to see if Cory Schneider can play goal in the NHL.
     
    hockeybeat, Sep 17, 2007
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  5. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    It's a tough question, how much do you let him play. They have him scheduled to play 3 out of the 8 pre season games. I don't think half a game in a scrimmage is too much. It is a very fine line. Just by looking around the league it looks like most teams played their #1 in their intra squad games.
    How many games do you think he should play?
     
    JC, Sep 17, 2007
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  6. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    Schneider did play. The plan was 4 goalies half a game each.
    I agree that Luongo does not need much time to get ready but he doesn't. He thinks he needs to be out there as much as possible to keep sharp. It is almost impossible to keep him off the ice
     
    JC, Sep 17, 2007
    #1578
  7. Flash

    Flash Guest

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    What a player wants and what is best for the team don't always sync up. Luongo has some growing up to do then ...
     
    Flash, Sep 17, 2007
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  8. Tommy_Dreamer

    Tommy_Dreamer Well-Known Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo stoked for this season!

    C'mon Hockeybeat let's get that famous chant going

    LET'S GO RANGERS! (clap, clap, clapclapclap) :D
     
    Tommy_Dreamer, Sep 17, 2007
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  9. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    I think an elite athlete knows a hell of a lot better than we do what it takes for him to get ready for the season. I'm not saying I don't cringe when I see him out there but this is what he feels he needs. Judging by past results I think it has proven to be effective.
    We'll agree to disagree on this one.
     
    JC, Sep 17, 2007
    #1581
  10. Claws for Concern

    Claws for Concern Active Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    I'm curious to see how all teams address the goalies in the preseason. The Ducks used two rookies against the Kings Saturday and Kings backup Jason LaBarbera played half and a rookie played the other half.
     
    Claws for Concern, Sep 17, 2007
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  11. Cansportschick

    Cansportschick Active Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2007/09/17/hnic-sabres-penguins.html

    Well, we know how HNIC people will spend New Year's Day. Does the NHL really think they can actually 80,000 people for this game? At least it will be streamed online.


    http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2007/09/17/mikefisher-contract.html

    Fisher gets a five year contract extension worth $21 million. Is he worth that money? He has to play far better to command that salary.

    Another note, Hockeyville to be broadcast in an hour special on CBC this Friday night (9pm Atlantic Time). North Bay receives its prize of preseason game between the Thrashers and Islanders.
     
    Cansportschick, Sep 18, 2007
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  12. JR

    JR Well-Known Member

    Re: 2007 NHL awards/draft/off-season/training camp/preseason running thread

    Absolutely fascinating analysis of goaltenders and how nothing much has changed since the goal crazy days of the Oilers in the mid 80's to the 'dead puck' era of today.

    Goals per team per game are down substantially but, interestingly enough, shots on goal and saves remain the same.

    http://mirtle.blogspot.com/2007/09/recent-history-of-goaltending-and.html

    If you don't read Mirtle's blog on a regular basis, you should.
     
    JR, Sep 18, 2007
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